Glaucoma

the-bigger-picture · health-and-living · 12 Mar 2019 · 42 mins listen

Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide. With an ageing society and the increasing prevalence of risk factors like diabetes in Malaysia, we should be concerned about whether glaucoma will burden more people. Dr Lee Ming Yueh, Consultant Ophthalmologist and Glaucoma Surgeon from ParkCity Medical Centre, explains about early detection and treatment of the condition.

Produced by:

Tee Shiao Eek,Lim Sue Ann

Presented by:

Tee Shiao Eek

Categories:

Health Policy,Diseases and Conditions,Mental Health,Healthy Living,Fitness,Science,Medical Innovation and Technology

Tags:

ramsay sime darby, glaucoma, blind, diabetes, high blood pressure, ageing, Health and Living, Bigger Picture

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